
Tax hikes were essential to avoid bailout, Rajoy tells own party
PM defends himself from internal criticism from PP barons

PM defends himself from internal criticism from PP barons
Commissioners say funds from bank bailout cannot be used for other purposes
Judicial reforms being introduced by the government of Argentina undermine the separation of powers

Inflation, accusations of corruption and concerns over judicial reform are beleaguering a government deaf to criticism
Spanish Purchasing Managers’ Index shows negative outlook for the 22nd straight month
Economy minister welcomes the figures as indicating a turning point
Hispano-German relations have plunged into an abyss of distrust, and a crossfire of negative perceptions

College of Medicine says surprise move will cause disruption to patients

Government backtracks on subsidies, leaving 30,000 households with huge loans

Government to change law on renting out of privately owned properties to tourists Hotel owners say this tourism conflict can be resolved with regulation

Apple’s smartphone can still hold its own against high-level competitors Company’s designs are increasingly similar but software makes the difference